Samuel Robert Winery

Vineyard Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023

9.0

2023. Pairs well with smoked salmon, quite nice and refreshing. A little more sweet than most Pinos from Willamette Valley, but very satisfying. — 3 days ago

Samuel Billaud

Mont de Milieu Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2020

Will Stanley

9.6

My first time here in Chablis! I chose to have with dinner (Wine Not, a fantastic wine bar & restaurant in Chablis) a bottle from a winemaker who doesn’t need a great deal of introduction nowadays. Samuel Billaud has fast become one of the region’s most exciting winemakers, so I was eager to try something of his. This was on the list for the veritable bargain of €65. Mont de Milieu is a premier cru from the right bank of the Sereine, a vineyard which shares a very similar aspect, and soils, to Les Clos. The 2020 here is a wine of immense presence, structure, classicism, with a slight hedonistic character. The flavours lean toward the fuller side of the spectrum, with flavours of marzipan, orange peel and fresh cut marmalade, with a hint of honey. But there is terrific zip on entry, incredible minerality; any weight to this wine is lean, muscular and structured, possessing deft acidity, a lovely herbaceous quality (think tomato vine) and a finish to die for. I’ve immediately bought four bottles of this back home and can’t wait to enjoy it again. — 4 months ago

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Samuel Smith Old Brewery

Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout Beer

David Shaw

9.2

Rich, chocolatey, syrupy, light hop bitterness on finish. Much to like; it defines the stout style — 6 months ago

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Domaine Billaud-Simon

Mont de Milieu Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2021

Neil Valenzuela

9.7

Medium gold color. Aromas of lemon, orange blossoms and cardamom. Delicious citrus flavors, crisp and full of flavor.

🏅92 Points - Decanter — 22 days ago

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